“The Conversation Piece” is a monthly BrickNerd series about creativity and building with LEGO authored by our friends over at the Builder Improvement Initiative (BII), a Discord-based community that helps LEGO builders of all levels get better at their craft through knowledge-sharing and constructive feedback. Have a question you would like us to consider for a future article? You can submit it here. Enjoy! Why Do We Build? To date, The Conversation Piece has explored a range of topics linked to building methodology and technique. From colour theory to the elements of style in LEGO building, our articles have largely concentrated on the ‘whats’ of MOC building. However, a discussion of ‘why’ we make LEGO creations is equally important to understanding both the significance of the hobby to its members and each builder’s creative process. The LEGO community has long attracted, and continues to attract, a large and diverse audience—a trend...

LEGO has officially revealed the LEGO One Piece season 2 sets based on the Netflix live action series. Releasing on August 1 (pre-order today), the sets introduces new scenes and characters of the show which premiered last month. Dr. Hiriluk’s Hideout (75641) – 271 pieces/$29.99Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The latest LEGO House exclusive succeeds at something deceptively difficult: turning an entire town into a single, cohesive keepsake. Building 40507 I ❤️ Billund (referred to here on as simply as “I Love Billund”) brought back a flood of memories from my 2019 visit, while also offering a microscale tour through some of LEGO’s most iconic locations and sets. Join us as we take a journey down the Billund Playline, exploring not only this new set but also comparing it to previous versions of iconic LEGO models. LEGO House: The Center of It All First stop on our journey: LEGO House - Home of the Brick. Since this set is a LEGO House exclusive, it’s only natural that the building takes center stage. The architecture has always intrigued me. The building appears nearly all white when viewed horizontally, while the colorful array is only visible from above. While a little horizontal...

It has been announced that The LEGO Group has now been recognized as 2026 Global RepTrak 100 most reputable company. This is the fourth consecutive year that LEGO has been at the top spot and the tenth consecutive year that they have been in the top three. The LEGO Group ranked most reputable company in the world for the fourth year running BILLUND, DENMARK, 8 APRIL 2025: The LEGO Group has been recognised as number one in the 2026 Global RepTrak® 100, the annual ranking of the top 100 most reputable companies. According to RepTrak, the achievement reflects strong performance across all seven drivers of reputation, including product and services, innovation, workplace, conduct, citizenship, leadership and performance. Chief Executive Officer at the LEGO Group, Niels B. Christiansen, said: “This recognition goes out to our 34,000 colleagues around the world and makes me incredibly proud. It’s a true result of everyone working...

The summer 2026 wave of LEGO Jurassic World sets were revealed yesterday and you can now pre-order the sets on the LEGO Shop. They’ll be available on August 1 while the Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler (77984) will drop on May 7 and the Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops (77985) on June 1. Baby Dinosaur: Pteranodon (77977) – $29.99 Young T. rex Transport Truck (77978) – $29.99 Velociraptor, Stegosaurus & Pteranodon Rescue (77981) – $49.99 Spinosaurus Dinosaur Escape (77982) – $74.99 Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack (77983) – 703 pieces/$99.99 Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler (77984) – $199.99 Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops (77985) – $109.99 The post LEGO Jurassic World Summer 2026 Sets Now Available for Pre-Order appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed the new wave of August 2026 LEGO Jurassic World sets as well as some of the recently teased ones including the Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler (77984) and Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops (77985). The Jeep Wrangler will be available on May 7 while the Triceratops skeleton will be released on June 1. The main August wave has a variety of Jurassic World sets including one for Jurassic Park: Lost World, Jurassic Park 3, and one for Jurassic World Rebirth. Baby Dinosaur: Pteranodon (77977) – 373 pieces/$29.99 Young T. rex Transport Truck (77978) – 115 pieces/$29.99 Velociraptor, Stegosaurus & Pteranodon Rescue (77981) – 171 pieces/$49.99 Spinosaurus Dinosaur Escape (77982) – 820 pieces/$74.99 Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack (77983) – 703 pieces/$99.99 Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler (77984) – 1,924 pieces/$199.99/May 7 Share your love for iconic movie vehicles or LEGO® building with an impressive display in this Jurassic Park Jeep® Wrangler (77984)...

April is here and spring is in full swing – and so is the contest calendar! There’s plenty on offer in our latest lineup of LEGO contests and challenges from across the AFOL community. April 2026 has a bit of everything to offer – and there’s nothing quite like a theme or a prompt to nudge you out of your comfort zone and push you to experiment building in ways you might not otherwise attempt. We’ve listed them in order of deadline so you can plan your building time wisely—especially in a month that always seems to fly by. Be sure to check the LEGO activity calendar for local challenges and events near you. Some of our fondest memories, proudest builds, coolest trophies, and strongest friendships started with a contest entry, so we hope you’ll jump in and give one (or two) a try. LEGO Ideas: Rebuilding Outdoor Adventures Head outside and relive...

It has been announced that there will be a LEGO One Piece Nexflix special airing on September 29. There’s not much information about it but it is a two-parter that will follow Usopp while he entertains Chopper with the Straw Hat crew’s adventures. LEGO® ONE PIECE premieres September 29! Follow Usopp as he regales Chopper with the Straw Hat crew's escapades in this two-part animated special. pic.twitter.com/B7nn1mrG8D — Netflix (@netflix) April 7, 2026 The post LEGO One Piece Netflix Special Announced appeared first on The Brick Fan. Original linkOriginal author: Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

It is 2011. You turn on the TV to tune into a new LEGO TV special titled Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. The opening scene depicts an old, wise-looking man walking up to a blacksmith shop, where inside, a young man hammers away at a sword. It is in this blacksmith shop that a 15-year journey begins… In the opening scene, Sensei Wu looks upon a blacksmith shop… 2026 marks Ninjago’s 15th anniversary, and The LEGO Group has been celebrating in a variety of ways, from a new season of the cartoon to music videos, comics, board games, and, most importantly, LEGO sets. One of those sets is something fans have wanted since 2011, LEGO Ninjago 71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith 15th Anniversary, depicting the structure seen in the opening shot of the very first episode of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. Many longtime Ninjago fans, myself included, have been waiting for this set...

A new LEGO gift with purchase set has been revealed with the Restaurants of the World: Mexico (40907). The set continues the line of different restaurants from around the world following Japan from a few months ago. This set has 327 pieces and features a taqueria with a kitchen and a place for guests to sit. The set should be available starting on April 10 with purchases of $180 or more. Discover your new favorite taqueria with the LEGO® Restaurants of the World: Mexico (40907) building set for teens ages 12 and up, a great gift idea for foodies. Budding chefs can enjoy a fun build that’s packed with details and accessories, including an oversized corn taco on the roof, a kitchen, taco station, cactus and a minifigure. Display the collectible restaurant model on a shelf alongside others from the Restaurants of the World series. Set contains 327 pieces. The post...